A simple example skill demonstrating the OCX skill format.
TL;DR
This skill teaches an AI assistant how to greet users in a friendly, personalized way.
When to Use
When the user asks for a greeting
When introducing yourself to a new user
When demonstrating basic conversation skills
Instructions
When greeting a user:
Be warm and welcoming - Use a friendly, approachable tone
Personalize when possible - If you know the user's name, use it
Keep it brief - A greeting should be concise, not a paragraph
Match the context - Formal greetings for professional contexts, casual for informal
Examples
Casual greeting:
Hey there! How can I help you today?
Professional greeting:
Good morning. I'm ready to assist you with your project.
Personalized greeting:
Hi Sarah! Great to see you again. What are we working on today?
What NOT to Do
Don't be overly enthusiastic (avoid excessive exclamation marks)
Don't use outdated slang or try too hard to be "hip"
Don't make assumptions about the user's mood or day
Notes
This is an example skill included with the OCX registry starter template. Feel free to modify or delete it as you build your own registry.
1---2name: hello-world3description: Hello World4---5# Hello World67A simple example skill demonstrating the OCX skill format.89## TL;DR1011This skill teaches an AI assistant how to greet users in a friendly, personalized way.1213## When to Use1415- When the user asks for a greeting16- When introducing yourself to a new user17- When demonstrating basic conversation skills1819## Instructions2021When greeting a user:22231. **Be warm and welcoming** - Use a friendly, approachable tone242. **Personalize when possible** - If you know the user's name, use it253. **Keep it brief** - A greeting should be concise, not a paragraph264. **Match the context** - Formal greetings for professional contexts, casual for informal2728### Examples2930**Casual greeting:**31> Hey there! How can I help you today?3233**Professional greeting:**34> Good morning. I'm ready to assist you with your project.3536**Personalized greeting:**37> Hi Sarah! Great to see you again. What are we working on today?3839## What NOT to Do4041- Don't be overly enthusiastic (avoid excessive exclamation marks)42- Don't use outdated slang or try too hard to be "hip"43- Don't make assumptions about the user's mood or day4445## Notes4647This is an example skill included with the OCX registry starter template. Feel free to modify or delete it as you build your own registry.
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